African-American Works from the Collection

Exhibition

Exhibition Overview

African-American Works from the Collection
African-American Works from the Collection
Andrea Norris, curator
January 21, 1995–March 19, 1995
North Balcony, Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas

A selection of works from the permanent collection were shown to celebrate the 25th anniversary of African and African American studies at the University of Kansas. Paintings, sculpture, prints, and photography, many of them acquired in the past five years, were shown, some for the first time. Artists represented included Frederick John Eversley, Faith Ringgold, Carrie Mae Weems, Kansas native Gordon Parks, Glenn Lignon, Alison Saar, Jacob Lawrence, and KU graduate John Newman.

Exhibition images

Works of art

Jacob Lawrence (1917–2000)
Sam Gilliam (1933–2022)
Margo Humphrey (born 1942); Tamarind Institute (founded 1970)
The Getaway, 1977
Margo Humphrey (born 1942); Tamarind Institute (founded 1970)
William Henry Johnson (1901–1970)
Holcha Krake, circa 1940
Alison Saar (born 1956)
Ulysses, 1994
Alison Saar (born 1956); Vinalhaven Press (active 1985–1999)
Roy DeCarava (1919–2009)
Carrie Mae Weems (born 1953)
Daniel S. Williams (born 1942)
Daniel S. Williams (born 1942)
Daniel S. Williams (born 1942)
Amber Lights, 1986
Daniel S. Williams (born 1942)
101% Nigger, 1986
Frederick John Eversley (1941–2025)
Pale Lens, 1970
Marquetta Johnson (active late 1900s); Faith Ringgold (1930–2024)